Abstract

Because of very poor survival rates, resuscitation of trauma patients has been controversial for a long time [1]
[2] or has even been considered as quite hopeless [3]
[4]
[5]. However, there has been a significant improvement in the survival rates with acceptable neurological outcomes in recent years [6]
[7]. All potentially reversible causes must be identified early and treated consistently. Prehospital care also includes airway management and, under given trauma kinematics, placement of a pelvic sling. Also the fastest possible transport under resuscitation to the nearest trauma center may be necessary. This article gives a summary of the current state of knowledge and based on this, recommendations regarding prehospital resuscitation of patients with cardiovascular arrest after trauma.